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Little Tails Bar & Grill

West Lake Forest, Illinois

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19 September 2019

This new place is a welcome addition to Lake Forest. It is a bit tucked away, by the new Chase (old McDonalds), Jimmy John's, and Lou Malnati, near the Telegraph Rd Metra station. I've been a fan since the beginning. The owners and staff are friendly and welcoming - get to know them. The food is great. They will customize it if you request (I remove all meat from everything, as a vegetarian). I just learned they have the IMPOSSIBLE burger! It hasn't been on the menu, and it's something I look for. It will be officially added to the menu in the near future (you're welcome ). Anyway, I encourage anyone to give it a try. You might find your new favorite local place. More...

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17 August 2019

Live music close to home and good food are the highlights of this cute little place!

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17 August 2019

live music, great burgers and a nice vibe.

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3 August 2019

Wonderful atmosphere and very high quality food!  Great variety of food, the Chicken Club was the best I have had.  Great burger and fries (fries surpass all other sports bars in area) and amazing vegetarian and vegan options, including impossible burger. My daughter was very impressed with the build your own bowl options, she selected a quinoa bowl - lots of items to choose from to make your own bowl.  Late night hours, friendly and attentive staff, patio seating, and live music.  We were all impressed! More...

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26 July 2019

good food thansk I came beack

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24 July 2019

We came for a baseball match along with my kids and after searching lunch place, I found this newly started restaurant in east side. They have accommodated all 10 people in short time. The service was quick and waiter was awesome. The food was very nice. We tried different lunch bowls like south west chicken bowl, steak and shrimp bowl. They used super food ingredients. These are very helpful in week day lunch time as you get them served quickly like chipotle. You can find multiple varieties of bowls. I recommend this place. More...

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14 July 2019

Well, I am extremely pleased with the food, drinks and service in this place. Very Clean. Live music & pleasant decor made my evening . .Happy hour gives 1/2 off on some of the items. I picked Chicken Fajitas, Fried chicken and Quesadillas ! Yum, yum, yum! Service was quick and great staff. Went here on a friend recommendation and I am happy that I did. It says bar and grill but it's kids friendly too...I will definitely go back and try other items on the menu. More...

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30 June 2019

A great find. Tucked away in an assuming strip mall in Lake Forest, this new-ish restaurant/bar is quite good. I haven't sampled many of their menu items, simply because I keep going back to the burger. Just wow. And another big plus is that they support local musicians. Every Friday you can hear some of the area's finest musicians. All in all, a friendly new hangout with good food and live music. More...

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30 June 2019

Please make plans to try this fairly new restaurant if you haven't yet! The food is delicious, and the owners couldn't be nicer. Service is given with a smile, and every effort is made to ensure your visit is a positive one.They even have live music on Friday evenings, which makes it a really fun place to hang out. My friends like to watch baseball games on the large screen TVs while listening to the live music and enjoying the reasonably priced food and drinks.The room is a little stark, but management is always working on improving things so I imagine they'll be making some small decor changes soon.Try it! More...

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27 May 2019

Good burger. And chicken sandwich.  Nice servers.  Good atmosphere.  Solid place.  Service needs work but stick with it

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11 May 2019

Great food! They have one of the best burgers in the northern suburbs and their chicken tenders are fantastic.  Its obvious that they use quality ingredients.  We have been a few times and the food is always good.  The service was a bit off today however the manager came over personally and made sure to take care of the issue.  Despite the service issue we will still go back for the great food. We understand that with any new restaurant it takes a bit of time to get the rhythm down.  We have picked up food to go and it travels well.  Much better to get something here then 95% of the restaurants around.  Go try their food - you will be happy you did! More...

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12 April 2019

I like most that they have great live music! I'm going tonight to hear Paula Lipson!!!

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12 April 2019

Such a great addition to West Lake Forest. Despite being crowded tonight we had great service.

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12 April 2019

Great food was packed with people but had great service also. Live music awesome addition to West SideLuis is an amazing bartender server very knowledgeable about the whole menu and knows how to make amazing cocktails

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6 April 2019

Great hamburgers, reasonable cost on wine

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31 March 2019

This is our favorite family spot for American food at a great price. I think a 4.5 rating is more accurate. Nice bar food and large selection to meet all our family taste buds. Not often we all like a place. Give it a try!! More...

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3 March 2019

Great place, good food, friendly staff, family friendly, the kitchen is open late.

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22 February 2019

Great and varied menu and decent prices!

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26 January 2019

I need something very special to give 5 stars, so 4 stars from me is awesome or amazing. Everything we've had here has been awesome. Younger what you order and a high quality meal is commonplace at the newer WLF restaurant. Back, back and gone! It's a home run! More...

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4 January 2019

I went today to eat at this place and the food was delicious I had the  short rib Mac and the little tail burger it's a great place it has good service and I will definitely come back again

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2 January 2019

Visiting home for the Holidays... always up to try something new when it pops up. Lake Forest isn't known for its large array of restaurants. This location has been varying Asian restaurants over the last decade and I had tried them all. Although a huge fan of certain Asian food, I could see Little Tails lasting much longer than its predecessors. Italian beef sandwiches do not exist in LA, so I went with that. It was very good. Not a super sloppy, Chicago-style sandwich, but really good nonetheless. I had broccoli on the side. Also surprisingly good with an unexpected garlic sauce on it. Everyone loved what they had. Wish them the best. More...

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28 December 2018

Great bar food and friendly service.

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23 December 2018

Had lunch there- the service & food great. Quality of food matched pricing

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18 December 2018

The burgers were excellent. Portions are more than u pay for. Great club sandwiches.

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17 December 2018

Okay, hard to find a nice neighborhood bar with casual food anywhere in this area that has good food, great beer selection in a friendly staff. But this place has it all. Their burgers, made with wagyu beef excellent. I have to try their cheese curds but in previous Yelp pictures they look great as well. And George, what a great bartender.  Probably close to Fifteen different beers on tap and very reasonably priced total thumbs up for this place More...

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16 December 2018

Just opened neighborhood place. Went to an early dinner with the kids. Here's the rundown:Ambience - GreatKids Chicken fingers, fries and tater tots - AweomeBlack Bean burger and fajitas - would get the again. We will be back to try the nachos next time. Came back a couple weeks later and had a great burger with grilled onions and mushrooms. Top notch. More...

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15 December 2018

Found this restaurant on yelp! It was great!!! We started with the spinach dip, we ate the whole thing, even had to ask for more chips! Then we got the little tail burgers, I added avocado and an egg to mine, was one of the best burgers I ever had!  The ambiance and staff were also fantastic! More...

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10 December 2018

This place was awesome! Found it by pure luck too! Service was great and fast and food was fantastic. I got the American burger and my son got their Mac and cheese and we both ate everything. Very well priced too. I'll definitely be coming back and trying something new on their menu. More...

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9 December 2018

awesome place for a drink and dinner!

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8 December 2018

Burgers and draft beer selection good here!!

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8 December 2018

Fantastic experience for my first time. Went with my beautiful wife and had a great time. Jorgè the bartender made sure we were taken care of. Attentive, courteous and fun! Definitely will return but will make sure Jorgè is working! More...

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8 December 2018

Browsed through Yelp for some new sports bars locations and came up on this gem. The service my husband and I received was phenomenal. We usually choose to sit in the bar area, but have never met a more friendlier bartender than Jorge. He provided various recommendations based upon what we usually drink....we walked away with new drinks and beer favorites!!!! The food was served quick and hot. We cannot wait to come back! More...

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1 December 2018

I went to Little Tails for a friend's birthday and we really enjoyed it. The food was fantastic and came out quickly and the service was good! I had the pork chop and my friend had the fajitas. John, the manager, was so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back! More...

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25 November 2018

Had a great time on a Saturday night!

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25 November 2018

The Westside of Lake Forest has forever been waiting for a casual (non Pizza) establishment where you can grab a burger, a few cold ones and watch a game.  Last night my wife and I stopped in (we live a mile away)around 730.  The place was not crowded so we snuggled up to the bar and ordered a glass of wine.  Barkeeps were attentive and chatty.  We perused the menu and decided on the Black Bean burger for her and a turkey club salad for me.  The food was hot, tasty and on point.  As we enjoyed our second glass of wine, the place began to get crowded with football fans and couples out for dinner.Bottom line - Little Tails has the potential to be a hit.  Little competition on the West Side of LF provides all the opportunity necessary.  Please keep the service levels up.  Ensure your team recognizes the locals and treats them with a little extra TLC.Finally I would look at the 'math' on the large beer versus the sixteen ounce.  Per ounce the smaller beer is a better deal.  Just sayin.  Keep up the good work!My best, Tom F. More...

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23 November 2018

This is where it’s at! Go check it out!

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18 November 2018

We really loved how everything was cooked perfectly and crispy! Delicious ranch dressing, juicy burger (even cooked at medium-well! ). Cheese curds and onion rings were awesome additions. Good cocktails too, and great service! Will be back again for sure. More...

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10 November 2018

My husband and I ordered wings for takeout. The wings were absolutely awesome! We ordered teriyaki and hot flavors. The serving size was ample and the flavors were amazing. We would definitely order again, we really enjoyed them. The customer service was also great, the owner introduced himself and seems genuinely committed to ensuring that everyone has a great experience. More...

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1 November 2018

The food was delicious. Great place to watch a game, and terrific beer deals! Sam the bartender is the best!

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31 October 2018

Went to the new place on a rainy weekday evening.  Very satisfying.It's an out and out sports bar restaurant.  A football analogy?  An All-pro guard, maybe.  Solid.  Very solid.I ordered a red wine to begin.  Super Tuscan Carpineto.  A rich red wine and a generous pour.  Actually, that seemed to be its trait extraordinaire--just a little more than one would expect from an upscale bar--careful prep and generous provision.  The Little Tails burger was prepared perfectly with interesting condiments such as bacon jelly.  The fries were slightly crispy--perfect.  The spaghetti and meatballs came with memorable meatballs.  (I might like more kick to the sauce, but not a big issue). Management was eager to get reactions.  We were pleased.  Suggested a gluten free bun for the burger and they said no problem.  Marked it down as a good place for a Sunday dinner. More...

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31 October 2018

I usually write reviews if it is all the way 5 stars or a horrible nightmare experience, and this cool little tails surely grabbed my attention with great food, awesome liquor choices they have, i'd say its all 'out & out' sports bar here in the town, this would be my daily hangout place as its right next to my train station. Prices are really competitive for this little upscale bar in the town. They have gluten free choice of food which usually is hard to find in such sports bars. so final word just love it. More...

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30 October 2018

This restaurant just opened. It has the potential to be a great neighborhood place. My grass fed steak was so tender and tasty! The owner and servers are very friendly. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Music isn't too loud. Easy to have a conversation with people at your booth. Will be coming again. More...

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29 October 2018

We went for dinner on Sunday and had a great experience. My husband had the caprese salad and pork chop, which was grilled to perfection. Our son had the chicken quesadilla and the bacon burger, both delicious. I ordered the filet, nice and tender, medium rare as requested. Chef Tyler definitely knows his stuff, also he was nice enough to come out of the kitchen and say hello. Service was also very good. Both my husband and son loved the numerous tv's, enjoying baseball, football AND hockey at the same time. We will definitely go back. More...

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29 October 2018

Just went to Little Tails for the first time - fantastic initial impression. Very friendly service (we had Luiz), plenty of TVs to catch a game. Started with wings - excellent! Kitchen graciously let us try two flavors even on a small order. Both hot (buffalo) and thai chili were great. Crispy and good-sized. The Little Tails Burger was also excellent. Waygu beef that was actually cooked to order, MR, juicy and with the toppings, melt in your mouth. Will definitely be back. A very welcome, well done sports pub that Lake Forest should absolutely appreciate and enjoy! More...

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27 October 2018

Went for lunch with my son and husband. Lots of tvs, which my husband loved. My son had the cheese quesadilla and devoured it. I had the fajita chicken sandwich and it was delicious. Fun atmosphere and very nice servers. We will return! More...

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